Lyrics
I used to spend my nights out in a barroom
The singer used to spend their nights frequenting a barroom.
Liquor was the only love I’ve known
Alcohol was the singer's sole form of love or comfort.
But you rescued me from reachin’ for the bottom
The person being addressed rescued the singer from hitting rock bottom.
And brought me back from being too far gone
They brought the singer back from a state of being too lost or damaged.
You’re as smooth as Tennessee whiskey
The addressed person is compared to the smoothness of Tennessee whiskey.
You’re as sweet as strawberry wine
The person is likened to the sweetness of strawberry wine.
You’re as warm as a glass of brandy
They are compared to the warmth of a glass of brandy.
And honey, I stay stoned on your love all the time
The singer feels intoxicated or overwhelmed by the love of this person.
I’ve looked for love in all the same old places
The singer had searched for love in familiar but unsuccessful places.
Found the bottom of a bottle always dry
Despite efforts, finding solace in alcohol was unfulfilling.
But when you poured out your heart I didn’t waste it
When the addressed person expressed their emotions, the singer valued and appreciated it.
‘Cause there’s nothing like your love to get me high
The love of the person addressed is considered unparalleled in uplifting the singer.
You’re as smooth as Tennessee whiskey
A repetition of the comparison of the person to smooth Tennessee whiskey.
You’re as sweet as strawberry wine
Another comparison emphasizing the sweetness of the addressed person.
You’re as warm as a glass of brandy
Continued comparison, highlighting the warmth akin to brandy.
And honey, I stay stoned on your love all the time
The singer feels constantly intoxicated by the love of this person.
You’re as smooth as Tennessee whiskey
Reiteration of the comparison to smooth Tennessee whiskey.
You’re as sweet as strawberry wine
Re-emphasis on the sweetness akin to strawberry wine.
You’re as warm as a glass of brandy
Continued comparison to the warmth of a glass of brandy.
And honey, I stay stoned on your love all the time
The singer still feels constantly intoxicated by the love of this person.
You're as smooth as Tennessee whiskey
Repetition of the comparison to smooth Tennessee whiskey.
Tennessee whiskey, Tennessee whiskey
Further emphasis on the smoothness associated with Tennessee whiskey.
You're as smooth as Tennessee whiskey
Reiteration of the comparison to smooth Tennessee whiskey.
Tennessee whiskey, Tennessee whiskey
Continued emphasis on the smoothness of Tennessee whiskey.
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